as in cupboard
a storage case typically having doors and shelves
all of the silverware was kept in the sideboard
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Recent Examples of sideboard
If keeping your space neat and tidy is top of mind, grab this sideboard from Kelly Clarkson Home that has built-in shelving and a cool mid-century modern geometric pattern on the front.
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Shea Simmons, PEOPLE, 6 Jan. 2026
It is dutifully baked once a year at Christmas, placed on the sideboard for everyone to admire, and planned as far in advance as Thanksgiving so the pecans, coconut, bourbon, all the ingredients are in house and ready for the annual baking event.
—Anne Byrn, Southern Living, 17 Dec. 2025
The Ansel sideboard is all about clean geometry.
—Bailey Berg, Architectural Digest, 1 Dec. 2025
This smart cleaning machine has a low profile to easily reach under couches, accent chairs, and sideboards, with suction strong enough to pick up even larger debris like pet hair and food crumbs.
—Paige Bennett, Better Homes & Gardens, 14 Nov. 2025
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Shea Simmons, PEOPLE, 6 Jan. 2026
It is dutifully baked once a year at Christmas, placed on the sideboard for everyone to admire, and planned as far in advance as Thanksgiving so the pecans, coconut, bourbon, all the ingredients are in house and ready for the annual baking event.
—Anne Byrn, Southern Living, 17 Dec. 2025
The Ansel sideboard is all about clean geometry.
—Bailey Berg, Architectural Digest, 1 Dec. 2025
This smart cleaning machine has a low profile to easily reach under couches, accent chairs, and sideboards, with suction strong enough to pick up even larger debris like pet hair and food crumbs.
—Paige Bennett, Better Homes & Gardens, 14 Nov. 2025
See All Example Sentences for sideboard
Recent Examples of Synonyms for sideboard
Noun
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The burger was never refrigerated and spent most of its life in cupboards, garbage bags and sheds.—
Deirdre Bardolf,
FOXNews.com,
7 Nov. 2025
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Clean out food storage containers with hot water and soap, and vacuum or scrub your cupboards.—
Lauren Wicks,
Southern Living,
28 Oct. 2025
Noun
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The best part about china cabinets, though?—
Alicia Geigel,
Southern Living,
7 Jan. 2026
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If one of your resolutions is to cut down on clutter, grab this shoe storage cabinet that holds up to 16 pairs and seamlessly blends in with your other pieces.—
Shea Simmons,
PEOPLE,
6 Jan. 2026
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After that day, when I was given the book which promised to answer all of my bloody questions—my long-suffering American Girl doll went into the closet.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
10 Nov. 2025
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Zeagoo Long-sleeve Button-down Shirt Every closet needs a crisp button-down, and this one balances classic tailoring with endless versatility.—
Rosie Marder,
Travel + Leisure,
8 Nov. 2025
Noun
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Worn Clothing Do not fill your dresser drawers with garments that have seen better days to the point that they're torn or stained.—
Sarah Lyon,
Southern Living,
31 Dec. 2025
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Use your mother's cherished silver tray to organize items on your dresser.—
Mary Marlowe Leverette,
The Spruce,
30 Dec. 2025
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Kendricks spoke Wednesday at his locker directly across from Fred Warner, the four-time All-Pro who sustained a right-ankle fracture three months ago and is working toward an improbable comeback should the 49ers reach the NFC Championship round.—
Cam Inman,
Mercury News,
7 Jan. 2026
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Some Georgia districts are already using locking pouches, but schools could also just tell students to leave their phone in their locker, to turn them in to a teacher, or disable them using an online application.—
Dan Raby,
CBS News,
7 Jan. 2026
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“Sideboard.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/sideboard. Accessed 10 Jan. 2026.
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